Republicans plan to block a vote on David J. Hayes as deputy secretary of the Interior Department.

Hayes is a former Clinton administration official who said he will make Indian issues a priority. But Republicans who aren't happy with the Obama administration's views on energy development will try to prevent him from moving forward.

The Senate is scheduled to vote on Hayes today.

Get the Story:
High noon in Salazar showdown (The Denver Post 5/13)
Though Murkowski objects to Interior nominee, Senate OK likely (The Anchorage Daily News 5/13)
GOP plan to sink Obama nomination (AP 5/12)

Confirmation Hearing:
Full Committee Hearing: to consider the nomination of David Hayes to be Deputy Secretary of the Interior (March 12, 2009)
Note: Hearing starts about 22 minutes into the archived webcast.

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